marysunshine wrote:If AA is supposed to be a major player in the legal arena, how is she getting all this time away from the office and her famous/high paying clients? Washington, safari and now NY. May not seem like a long time away from work using George's time table , but for a lawyer, eh, seems like her clients are not going to be doing cartwheels over this.

You hit the nail on the head marysunshine! She works for one of the biggest law firms in England. The partners are not going to put up with this for very long. The lawyers I know don't have time to attend their children's games let along go gallivanting around the world in front of the cameras. She'll lose her credibility, if it hasn't already happened...

Why is everyone fighting about the "on his level" comment?I think the comment from US magzine is much closer to the reality-not a judgement but a lot common interests in mind so they can have more topics together:"She's very smart and can hold a conversation," an insider tells Us Weekly of Alamuddin, noting that she and Clooney "are always very close" and engrossed in their own "private" discussions. "He does like having her around."

Sevens wrote:Why is everyone fighting about the "on his level" comment?I think the comment from US magzine is much closer to the reality-not a judgement but a lot common interests in mind so they can have more topics together

Yes, that's probably what was meant by the 'source' but it can also be understood as a judgement and by implication that his previous girlfriends were beneath him. Also, the fact that anyone is even judgmental enough to comment on whether a person is 'good enough' for someone is a bit suspect.

A bunch of new pics:George Clooney 'bags himself new girlfriend in the form of barrister Amal Alamuddin'Attempting to exit separately, Amal walked a few paces ahead of her rumoured love interest but the pair were rumbled when George was seen sneaking out of the hotel's revolving doors a metre or so behind her.The pair wore matching glowing tans following their recent break to Kate and Wills' honeymoon spot.It's thought the 'new couple' enjoyed long walks in the Seychelles before taking off to Tanzania to experience the joys of a safari.http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/george-clooney-bags-himself-new-girlfriend-in-the-form-of-barrister-amal-alamuddin

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Nicky80 wrote:Lelacorb: "Oxford which is better than Harvard and there are not allowed normal brains "

Out of curiosity, what makes Oxford better then Harvard?

I think they are both famous Universities one is in the US and one in the UK......

Oxford is the best university in the world for facoltàdi law, was founded in the year 1096, nearly 400 years before it was discovered America. Harvard is the first places in the world for the faculties of economics, medicine and engineer works. This is what I wanted to explain.

Nicky80 wrote:Lelacorb: "Oxford which is better than Harvard and there are not allowed normal brains "

Out of curiosity, what makes Oxford better then Harvard?

I think they are both famous Universities one is in the US and one in the UK......

Oxford is the best university in the world for facoltàdi law, was founded in the year 1096, nearly 400 years before it was discovered America. Harvard is the first places in the world for the faculties of economics, medicine and engineer works. This is what I wanted to explain.

I'm sorry but I don't know what this word means. Can someone translate? Google was no help.

Nicky80 wrote:Lelacorb: "Oxford which is better than Harvard and there are not allowed normal brains "

Out of curiosity, what makes Oxford better then Harvard?

I think they are both famous Universities one is in the US and one in the UK......

Oxford is the best university in the world for facoltàdi law, was founded in the year 1096, nearly 400 years before it was discovered America. Harvard is the first places in the world for the faculties of economics, medicine and engineer works. This is what I wanted to explain.

I'm sorry but I don't know what this word means. Can someone translate? Google was no help.

LizzyNY wrote:P.S. @ Justpassinthrough - Intellect has little to do with education. There are plenty of people who have post-graduate degrees and are as dumb as a post. If anything, they just had staying power.

Sevens wrote:Why is everyone fighting about the "on his level" comment?I think the comment from US magzine is much closer to the reality-not a judgement but a lot common interests in mind so they can have more topics together:"She's very smart and can hold a conversation," an insider tells Us Weekly of Alamuddin, noting that she and Clooney "are always very close" and engrossed in their own "private" discussions. "He does like having her around."

Nicky80 wrote:Lelacorb: "Oxford which is better than Harvard and there are not allowed normal brains "

Out of curiosity, what makes Oxford better then Harvard?

I think they are both famous Universities one is in the US and one in the UK......

Oxford is the best university in the world for facoltàdi law, was founded in the year 1096, nearly 400 years before it was discovered America. Harvard is the first places in the world for the faculties of economics, medicine and engineer works. This is what I wanted to explain.

Didn't she attended New York for law school? If I'm not much mistaken I thought that's what I read. She did attend Oxford but as an undergrad student. She went to law school in New York.

Nicky80 wrote:Lelacorb: "Oxford which is better than Harvard and there are not allowed normal brains "

Out of curiosity, what makes Oxford better then Harvard?

I think they are both famous Universities one is in the US and one in the UK......

Oxford is the best university in the world for facoltàdi law, was founded in the year 1096, nearly 400 years before it was discovered America. Harvard is the first places in the world for the faculties of economics, medicine and engineer works. This is what I wanted to explain.

Didn't she attended New York for law school? If I'm not much mistaken I thought that's what I read. She did attend Oxford but as an undergrad student. She went to law school in New York.

I thought (don't remember whereI saw it--maybe on her firm website) that she got her LLM at NYU. In the US, an LLM is is an advanced law degree beyond the JD (juris doctor) which is the basic law degree. It involves additional study after the JD degree and is considered a master's degree in a specialized area of law. I do not know if she also got her JD degree at NYU (I thought not).

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Thanks fava...I couldn't recall what I read about her educational background specifically, other than she attended both universities, drawing the conclusion that she must be very intelligent to have attended at all.

Well well well... now where is our Ocean whilst George makes this transition?? ... this will surely inspire a lot many of our children OUCH! OUCH! OUCH!... (Sorry Ocean, IF you are reading from someplace, I simply couldn't help thinking of you... See! George has heard your plea!! HAHAHAHAHHA )

So many of you have already explained relationships so well in your wisdom... yes, all the College degrees can help with knowledge sharing, the mind, with the dynamics of life... can make living interesting no doubt... just as the knowledge of the food/exercise can grow/develop the body...

What matters finally is the soul... and if their two souls are one, then their lives are surely made for togetherness, from Heaven

IF you are relating Ocean as my bff (??) well... I don't see the difference between Ocean or yourself or anyone else on the Boards... here or at IMDb or with the Aficionados... I don't visit Boards as often +don't include the PM option, so I am not sure if there is more to a situation that I have missed understanding well enough... I believe each poster is as much BFF as much as may be not ... as I said earlier, all the Boards are about George, thankfully

If they have been togather since Sept last year, she could have easily planned her diary in advance to take a fortnight off to go on vacation with him once the MM press tour was over. I doubt the partners at her firm resent her taking accrued leave days. The mugging for the cameras may be a different story though.

Oh Maggy!! BIG Hugs my dear... (Oh now which is the smiley one uses for the grand loving hug? ) I understood that you may be having a difficult time and have prayed for you... God is in control of everything Maggy, HE loves everyone too... do not worry, be strong and take courage... HE can calm any storm!! Love you too

Hmmmm... so now from the bunch of hugs following... I see... thanks folks...

There are times when I have to say things (that may be hurting for some)... but I cannot control saying them... especially when I can see that it is indeed for someone's good... and for good... or to prevent tears further on... And then there are so many times, when I am so disobedient and abstain, when I don't say things that I must

watching wrote:If they have been togather since Sept last year, she could have easily planned her diary in advance to take a fortnight off to go on vacation with him once the MM press tour was over. I doubt the partners at her firm resent her taking accrued leave days. The mugging for the cameras may be a different story though.

Yes... sorry watching... back to the topic The holiday drama could also be a diversion from the Ukraine mishap... a cover-up for the poor handling of the crisis by the Law firm...? Put together in a hurry? And as always, our George sacrifices to wear the blame mantle... differently...

watching wrote: The mugging for the cameras may be a different story though.

I think this is one of those 'damned if she does, damned if she doesn't' situations.

She had a bunch of cameras in her face, what was she supposed to do? We've blasted Elisabetta for pretending they don't exist and we've blasted Stacy for smiling at them. In the end, I think Amal did what most normal people do when confronted with a camera: smiled brightly and posed a little.

George Clooney Steps Out with Amal Alamuddin in New York CityJust days after George Clooney and his new gal pal Amal Alamuddin enjoyed a trip together to the Seychelles and to Tanzania, the pair jetted to New York for more bonding time.

On Tuesday, The Monuments Men star, 52, was all smiles as he was photographed leaving Manhattan's posh Carlyle Hotel with the British lawyer. The two dined at the French restaurant Rotisserie Georgette with Clooney's Casamigos Tequila partners Rande Gerber and real estate developer Mike Meldman. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20798746,00.html